Huawei P50 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 181g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Better portability (71/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (71/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Huawei P50 by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Huawei P50 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (88/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (56/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (71/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.